MarshmallowMinotaur:
I’m facing the same challenge … eating enough to be gaining. I do love food but there are times I just don’t, can’t, or want to eat.
I make FatBoy Shakes: 1 cup whole milk, a Boost Plus, 1/2 cup heavy cream, a scoop of whey protein for almost 1,100 calories. I can add ice cream, pb, banana for more calories.
I work in a very busy supermarket deli, so I get to graze on the slicers for what we overcut … cheeses, salami, ham, turkey, etc. The cheeses and salami are the most caloric. I also have a couple of donuts or pastries from our bakery, or mac ‘n cheese and mashed potatoes on my breaks. I put butter in my coffee and eat plain butter with honey or orange marmalade. This constant snacking and grazing is finally making me gain faster.
Like someone else said, keep high calorie snacks handy.
The Fatboy shakes might be helpful to people who have a healthy appetite. Unfortunately, they would not work for him. The ingredients are high calorie, but they are also filling. Ironically, he's more likely to eat less with such shakes than more.
The challenge isn't getting him to eat a boatload of calories. The challenge is getting him to eat the daily recommended amount of calories. Once that's been conquered, he can try the other stuff.
